Title: Wall Street Stumbles at the Start: Trade Worries and Mixed Data Taint Stock Market
Financial sector grapples with uncertainty: Trump intensifies pressure
In a gloomy opening to the trading week, the U.S. stock market started in the red on Thursday. A blend of trade concerns, mixed economic data, and President Trump's tariff threats left investors feeling uneasy, overshadowing slightly positive inflation numbers.
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The recent rhetoric from President Trump has rattled the markets. He announced potential new tariffs on several countries within two weeks, unless a trade deal is reached by July 8.
New data from the U.S. Labor Department painted a mixed picture: initial jobless claims remained at 248,000, exceeding expectations. However, continued claims rose to 1.96 million, the highest level since November 2021. Despite this, the labor market remains resilient overall.
The producer price index increased by 2.6 percent year-over-year and 0.1 percent month-over-month. Meanwhile, the core rate, excluding energy and food, fell from 3.2 to 3.0 percent. This slight decrease in inflation may ease investors' concerns and fuel hopes for interest rate cuts. The Fed may hold off for the moment but has left the door open for the second half of the year.
Trump's tariff threats have left investors on edge. Although he expressed optimism towards China, Japan, and South Korea, the threat remains looming. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin called for an extension for "good faith partners." However, concrete assurances are lacking. The fragile deal with China promises relief on rare earths and visas but remains uncertain.
Stocks in Focus
Boeing Under Pressure
A serious incident involving an Air India 787 carrying 242 people resulted in the stock tumbling over 6%. GE Aerospace, the engine supplier, also faces pressure. A team is heading to India for investigation.
Biotech Acquisition: BioNTech acquires Tübingen-based CureVac
The stock surged over 30% to $5.39 in New York, representing a 55% premium. The acquisition aims to bolster BioNTich's oncology division.
Oracle's Strong Numbers Boost Market
The software giant reported strong earnings and an optimistic outlook, causing the stock to jump 11%. The cloud business continues to drive growth, with several analysts increasing their price targets.
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-Trade Concerns and Tariffs
- Tariff Escalation: The impact of recent tariff increases, such as the 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, can heighten trade tensions and lead to increased costs for manufacturing sectors like Boeing.
- Economic Slump: Higher tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumer goods, potentially affecting consumer spending, corporate earnings, and stock performance, including the Dow Jones.
-Dow Jones Impact
- Economic Slowdown: When economic growth slows, it can lead to a decrease in investor confidence, causing market volatility and potentially affecting the Dow Jones.
- Tariff Impact: Higher tariffs can lead to increased costs, potentially impacting the Dow Jones index as a whole.
-Boeing Specific Impact
- Supply Chain and Costs: Boeing may face increased costs due to higher tariffs on imported materials, such as steel and aluminum, which could pressure profit margins and affect stock performance.
- Trade Tensions: Trade tensions, particularly with China, could impact Boeing's sales and exports, further complicating its global market access.
- Freighted with trade worries and potential tariff threats, Wall Street's investor sentiment was dampened, affecting stocks like Boeing whose performance plummeted following a Dreamliner crash.
- The biotech industry witnessed a strategic shift as BioNTech acquired CureVac, bolstering its oncology division and sending the stock soaring.
- Amid mixed economic data, the Dow Jones index faced challenges due to an economic slowdown and the tariff impact, although the labor market remained resilient overall.
